Today's NBA preseason , Lakers lost to Suns 114-119. The two teams played fiercely in this game. The Lakers led by 7 points in the first quarter. The two teams evenly split the situation in the second quarter. The Suns prevailed in the third quarter. The two teams started a tug-of-war in the last quarter. Ryan and Pippen stood up in succession at the critical moment. However, Saric made both free throws, and the Lakers finally had no choice but to accept the defeat. In terms of data, James 23 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, Westbrook 12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 turnovers, Davis Brother did not play due to back tension.
preseason win or loss is not important. As long as it can play the role of training and running-in lineup, the Lakers have gained a lot. For example, James, King James made 0 of 7 shots in the last game, which made the outside world complain wildly, but the superstar's ability to adjust is also at the historical level. James has attacked very firmly from the first quarter in this game, and joined forces with Westbrook to win almost all the scores in the first half of the Lakers. According to statistics, James scored 11 points in the first quarter alone. Facts have proved that the 38-year-old James still has the ability to take over the game. In the second quarter, the two teams launched a counterattack. Facing the Suns' momentum of chasing points, James made two three-pointers in a row for a while, helping the Lakers stabilize the situation. From the third quarter, James did not appear again. Just imagine that if James continued to play, the Lakers would most likely win.
Westbrook's performance can only be described as being average. He made all the first 4 shots and made all the blacksmiths in the last 8 shots. However, in terms of playing style, Westbrook is indeed trying to change himself, with a positive attitude, and can provide the Lakers with the speed of counterattack. Moreover, Westbrook and James also cooperate, which are all good signs. In addition to James, Nunn , Reeves and Beverly are also remarkable. Nunn scored 21 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. When James was not on the court in the second half, Nunn scored many times to stabilize the situation for the Lakers. Nunn can break through and shoot, which is undoubtedly the strongest scoring point on the Lakers' bench. Reeves' data is 6 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks, which is very comprehensive. His pass in the first quarter activated Westbrook and James. Beverly made a contribution to the defensive end. In one round in the second quarter, he blocked Ayton , which made the Lakers bench very excited. After the game ended, James was interviewed. He first talked about next year's popular No. 1 pick, Scholar Ban Yama. James said: "I have never seen a person as tall as him, who can still play so smoothly and gracefully on the court. He is a genius of a generation. Many people label him as a unicorn. He is more like an alien." Speaking of his feelings when playing in Las Vegas, James said: "The fans here are the best in the world. I want to bring a team here and want to pull here. Svegas has a team, thank you, Xiao Hua. "When talking about Reeves' performance, James said: "Reeves performed well, and I have always been his fan." When asked about the goal of the new season, James simply replied: "I am looking forward to the new season, and I look forward to bringing this team back to playoffs , competing for what we all want."
James' meaning is obvious. First of all, he affirmed Wenban Yama and believed Wenban Yama was a genius. Secondly, James wants to have an NBA team, home in Las Vegas. Third, James praised Reeves' performance. Fourth, James made a statement that scared the entire league, that is, the Lakers vowed to make the playoffs and then hit a higher goal. James did not clearly explain what he wanted, but it was obvious that only the championship was the Lakers' ultimate goal. After seeing this, you may feel that the Lakers have no hope, but judging from today's game, the Lakers have indeed made progress compared to last season, and the role players have played well.
Maybe the most unstable factor for the Lakers is Brother Davis. After all, Brother Davis' glass attributes are well-known. What is certain is that if the three giants are healthy, it is really not difficult for the Lakers to enter the playoffs. As for whether they can continue to move forward, the key depends on whether Westbrook can continue to change himself and whether the role players can continue to stand up. I hope Brother Davis can stay away from injuries in the new season. He does not require him to attend a high attendance rate, but playing 70 games is not an exaggeration. The Lakers' next preseason opponents are Timberwolves , followed by the Warriors, Timberwolves and Kings. During this period, the Lakers will adjust the lineup, discover problems, solve problems, and compete in the regular season in the best state.
